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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.71, 6,916.62 and 3,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.71, 6,916.62 and 3,245.88 is: 4,477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.71 : 6,916.62 = 3,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.71/6,916.62 = 3,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.71x = 6,916.62 × 3,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.71x = 22,450,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,518.53/5,013.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.83

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